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Mayor’s Faith-Based Community Symposium Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus June 5, 2013
Mayor’s Faith-Based Community Symposium
Miami Dade College Wolfson CampusJune 5, 2013
Homeless Services and Hunger Services
• Hilda M. Fernandez, Executive Director Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust
• Rev. Ron Brummitt, President, Miami Rescue Mission
You will always have happiness if
you seek and find how to serve.”
- Albert Schweitzer
• Approximately 8,000 people on the streets*
• Homeless encampments throughout urban core Effect of “Pottinger v City of Miami” Lawsuit
Creation of “safe zones” Need for alternatives to homelessness
• Fewer than 1,000 beds available
*using duplicator model
HOMELESSNESS 20 YEARS AGO
HOMELESSNESS 20 YEARS AGO
• No meaningful funding
• No defined leadership/Limited-to-No involvement by the private sector/business community
• No identified plan to address the increasing problem Loose-knit collection of social service agencies and
faith-based organizations serving the homeless Little to no coordination among the system of services
What resources exist to help the homeless today?
• F & B Tax Approved by the State Legislature in 1992 1st dedicated source of funding for homelessness in the country 85% for homeless;15% for domestic violence Collected at all restaurants in Miami-Dade County* that have
>$400k in sales and a liquor license
NO AD VALOREM TAX SUPPORT
*except Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFunding
• Other USHUD
Leverages the F & B 2:1 Homeless Trust the “Lead Agency” for the Miami-Dade
County Continuum of Care
State of Florida
Private Sector
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFunding
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFunding
How is funding allocated?
• Competitive Process Advertised in newspapers, Homeless Trust website
• Tied to identified needs in the continuum Example: permanent supportive housing
• Must be a 501(c) 3 at time of application
Who is the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust?
• Created by the Homeless Plan Implements the Miami-Dade County Community Homeless
Plan Administers the proceeds of the local 1% Food and Beverage Tax,
Federal and other funding streams
• 27-member board with diverse representation Education, business, homeless/formerly homeless, providers,
religious community, elected officials, etc.
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYLeadership
Homeless Trust is not a service provider
• Funds 30+ agencies;100+ programs Monitors for compliance Ensures continuum meeting expected outcomes Tracks homelessness data
• Develops, through a community process, performance measure for the CoC
• Develops, through a community process, Standards of Care for the continuum
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYLeadership
How are we addressing homelessness?
• Community Homeless Plan 10 Year Plan Plan was required in order to levy tax
Approved in 1992
Dynamic plan; addresses changing needs/goals
Implementation includes and requires diverse representation and participation
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYPlan
“Close the Front Door”Reduce the number of people
who become homeless
“Open the Back Door”Rapidly place homeless people
back into housing
“Build the Infrastructure”Increase the supply of affordable housing, access
to services, as well as people’s incomes.
• A COUNTYWIDE “Continuum of Care” of homeless housing/services
• Coordinated Intake and Assessment process Toll-free number Common assessment tools Standards of Care/performance measures
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYHow are homeless people helped?
• Participation of most homeless programs in the County
• Continuum of Care tied together with a homeless management information system
Analysis of data collection drives planning and resource allocation
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYHow are homeless people helped?
Homeless Helpline:1-877-994-HELP
or 305-375-CARE
Prevention & Diversion Programs
Outreach Teams According to Geography
Emergency Housing/Shelter
Supportive Services
Transitional Housing & treatment
Permanent Supportive Housing
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYHomeless Helpline
ONE CALL ACCESS TO THE CONTINUUM!
• Tri-lingual
• Answered 24/7
• Toll-free
• Diverts individual(s) to the service needed/appropriate services
Homeless Helpline:1-877-994-HELP
or 305-375-CARE
Prevention & Diversion Programs
Outreach Teams According to Geography
Emergency Housing/Shelter
Supportive Services
Transitional Housing & treatment
Permanent Supportive Housing
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYHomeless Prevention
FOR INDIVIDUALS ABOUT TO BE HOMELESS
• Eviction Prevention
• Security/Utility deposits for new locations
Homeless Helpline:1-877-994-HELP
or 305-375-CARE
Prevention & Diversion Programs
Outreach Teams According to Geography
Emergency Housing/Shelter
Supportive Services
Transitional Housing & treatment
Permanent Supportive Housing
FOR INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY HOMELESS
• Handled geographically
• Team assesses needs & assists accordingly• Placement (detox, housing, DV shelter)• Relocation• Services (transit passes, ID, etc.)
• No family with minor children will sleep on our streets!
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYHomeless Outreach
Homeless Helpline:1-877-994-HELP
or 305-375-CARE
Prevention & Diversion Programs
Outreach Teams According to Geography
Emergency Housing/Shelter
Supportive Services
Transitional Housing & treatment
Permanent Supportive Housing
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYThe “Continuum of Care”
• Emergency Housing
• Transitional Housing
• Permanent Supportive Housing For disabled individuals/families
• Supportive Services Only Legal Services Employment Mental Health Assessment Health Care
• Approximately 8,000 839 people on the streets • Total of 2,963 sheltered TOTAL COUNT = 3,802 (3,976 in January, 2012)
• Homeless encampments throughout urban coreNo large homeless encampments
• Fewer than 1,000 beds available8000+ beds in the Continuum of Care
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYHow are we doing?
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYHow are we doing?
In 2012:• Over 15,000 homeless adults and children placed into housing:
9,084 = emergency housing 1,231 = transitional housing 4,756 = permanent housing programs (subsidized and unsubsidized)
• 52,819 contacts* made by outreach teams
• 444 women and children provided domestic violence emergency shelter
*includes duplicated contacts
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYWhere are they?
Street count (unsheltered homeless)
1/2013 8/2012 1/2012 6/2011 8/2009Miami = 511 514 535 534 674
Miami Beach = 138 186 173 218 232
Miami-Dade N = 66 56 72 51 85of Kendall Dr
Miami-Dade S = 124 138 88 95 98of Kendall Dr
TOTAL: 839 894 868 898 1089
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYWho are they?
• 37% of people experiencing homelessness are in families In January, 2012 :
427 Households1,459 persons
• 1 in 11 on the street are veterans• For 2 out of 5: 1st experience of homelessness• 43% on the street are chronic homelessness
(Homeless for >1 year or 4+ times in 3 years, AND disabling condition)
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYWho are they?
Based on Street Homeless Count – 1/24/13
• Gender: Males = 81% Females = 13%• Race: White = 43% Black = 48% Unknown = 9%• Age: 18 - 24 = .8% 25 - 34 = 9.2% 35 - 44 = 17.8% 45 - 54 = 33.3% = 73.2%55 - 61 = 22.1% 62+ = 6.2% Unknown = 10.7%
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYWho are they?
• Employment/financial 24.2%
• Alcohol or Drug Problems 17.4%
• Not enough income to meet needs 9.0%
Source: MDHT PIT Survey 2013
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFaith-based Partnerships
How can WE help YOU help our community?
• Provide you with an easy, one-call way for you to help individuals at risk or currently homeless to obtain needed services
• Provide you with information on how community organizations can make the biggest impact when serving the homeless
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFaith-based Partnerships
How can YOU help US help our community?
• Refer individuals at risk or currently homeless to the Homeless Helpline
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFaith-based Partnerships
How can YOU help US help our community?
• “Sponsor” an individual/family leaving homelessness• Assist with Furniture/furnishings• Assist in identifying job opportunities• Assist in identifying housing• Provide a support system where none may exist!
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFaith-based Partnerships
How can YOU help US help our community?
• Donate “Time, Talent, Treasure”• Feed homeless at a residential facility• Facilitate programs for homeless youth• Mentor homeless individuals in emergency or transitional
housing• Donate clothes, food to residential programs
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFaith-based Partnerships
How can YOU help US help our community?
• Direct individuals that want to help to programs that make the most/best impact• Indoor Feeding Program• Homeless Meter
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFaith-based Partnerships
INDOOR Feeding Program
• Why an Indoor Feeding Program?• Allows organizations to continue to meet their mission
• Provides meals in a humane setting• Restrooms, tables, showers, clothing exchange
• Connects homeless individuals to services
• Ensures there are meals every day
• Street feeding may enable continued homelessness
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS TODAYFaith-based Partnerships
Homeless Meter Program
• Why give change to a meter and not a panhandler?
Not all panhandlers are homeless
100% of proceeds GUARANTEED to assist the homeless
OTHER RESOURCES
Food Vouchers/Pantries (individuals)• Switchboard of Miami EFSP Programs
Contact: 2-1-1
Food Distribution (for organizations)• Feeding South Florida: (954) 518-1818 • Farm Share: (305) 246-3276
Utility Assistance (individuals)• Switchboard of Miami EFSP Programs
Contact: 2-1-1
FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONSGrass-Roots Social Services
How do our Faith-based partners currently help the homeless?
• Open Discussion
Q & A
Hilda M. Fernandez, Executive Director, Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust305.375.1490, [email protected]
Rev. Ron Brummitt, President, Miami Rescue Mission305.572.2003, [email protected]
Give a man a fish, he eats for a day.Teach a man to fish, he eats for a
lifetime.
FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONSGrass-Roots Social Services
How do our Faith-based partners currently help the homeless?
• Open Discussion
